In This Issue
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Upcoming
Town Meetings
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Town Board Meeting Monday, January 9th
7:00 p.m. at Town Hall Town Board Meeting Monday, January 23rd 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall |
Recent Town Board Actions
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During the past month, the Superior Board of Trustees has:
Discussed the Advisory Committee appointment process;
Approved a liquor license renewal for Safeway;
Approved an Agreement with RG and Associates for Building Inspection Services;
Adopted an Amendment to the Town Manger's Agreement;
Approved an Agreement with YMCA of Boulder Valley for youth and adult sport services;
Approved a Facility Use Agreement with YMCA for use of the Town's tennis facility;
Approved installation of a soft surface trail segment connection along McCaslin Boulevard south of Rock Creek Parkway;
Approved an Agreement with CoCal Landscape for landscaping and snowplowing services; and
Held a Public Hearing and Adopted a Resolution amending the 2011 Superior Urban Renewal Authority budget.
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Attention Utility Billing Customers:
| Due to weather conditions and the inability to locate water meters under the snow, your utility bills for January 11, 2012, due February 5, 2012 will be billed for base charges only. Any usage for this period will be included on the following bill dated February 11, 2012.
Any questions, please
contact Utility Billing at 720-304-6797.
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Town of Superior
Fun Fact
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The Superior Chamber of Commerce was established in December of 1998 by Liz Oster and now, 14 years later, has 180 members. The mission is to strengthen, support and promote the economic vitality of our member businesses and the community of Superior.
Liz Oster is also being recognized as an outstanding volunteer from the 9Who Care program, airing this Friday, January 6th on 9NEWS at 5am, 8 am, and 4pm. Congratulations Liz!
To find out more about the Chamber, Click HERE.
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Christmas Tree Recycling!
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January 31st!
Residents can drop off their Christmas trees at the Town's Yard Waste Recycling Site located at 2125 Honey Creek Lane through January 31st. The site will be open 7 days a week and can be used for Christmas TREES ONLY.
Please call Superior Town Hall at 303-499-3675 with any questions.
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228 Route Changes
| On January 22, the Superior Call-n-Ride service will be discontinued. Superior residents living close to Rock Creek Parkway will be able to ride the RTD Route 228 (Click for MAP).
Too far from the 228? Find a carpool or vanpool partner. For more information about your commute options, visit 36 Commuting Solutions.
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NEW BUSINESS
HIGHLIGHT
Rock Creek Sports Grill
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1627 E. Coalton Road
Superior, CO 80021 303-499-2111
Check out Superior's newest sports bar (former Thai Restaurant) located in the Rock Creek Village shopping center.
Sporting a full menu, full bar, Jukebox, flat screen T.V's, booths and a patio area, this is the place to be. Menu items include the "Superior" burger, green chili and the all day breakfast burrito.
Hours of operation are 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. seven days a week. Open late on Fridays and Saturdays.
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2012 Utility Rate Increase
| As part of the Town's 2012 Budget, the water service fees will increase 4% beginning with the February 11, 2012 statement. Original Town sewer fees will increase 4% from $15.06 to $15.66.
For details, please visit
the Town's website by Clicking HERE.
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YMCA of Boulder Valley Winter Sports |
Register NOW for a Winter Sport at the YMCA!
YMCA Jr. Buffs Mini Hoopers (3 years old - parent/tot) YMCA Jr. Buff Winter Rec Basketball (4 years old - 4th grade) YMCA Jr. Buffs Indoor Soccer (K-5th Grade) Lacrosse: Sticks and Skills (7-13 years old) Lacrosse: Family Sticks and Skills (6 years +) YMCA Youth Hockey League (1st-12th grade boys & girls) YMCA Adult Hockey League (18 Years +) Adult No Nonsense Hockey (18 Years +) Learn To Skate Program January Session For additional information on these programs please Click HERE.
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The Town would like to thank you for subscribing to this electronic version of the Superior Sentinel. This e-newsletter and past issues can be accessed on the Town's website at www.superiorcolorado.gov
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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
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Dear Residents,
I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and hope your holidays were merry. This month I am focusing on a few of the Town accomplishments from 2011. Recognizing there are so many other accomplishments that occur throughout the year, I wanted to take the time to highlight just a few.
The Town of Superior prides itself on parks and recreation, this year Three Parks was completed, it is located between the Saddlebrooke Townhomes and the Horizons Apartment Complex. The amenities in this park include a disc golf course, mountain bike skills course and a dog park. In addition, several trail connections were completed, to include the Meadowlark connection to Boulder County and the trail connecting Christenson to the Coalton Trailhead. These trails will provide better access to the trail systems within the Town and Boulder County Open Space.
The Town is becoming greener every day by decreasing our energy usage. Phase II of the Photo Voltaic System solar panels were installed at the Water and Waste Water Treatment Plants. The details on the savings are outlined in this month's Sentinel. The commitment to a greener existence includes the staff and Town Board, in 2011 we stopped copying the Town Board packets and send them electronically.
Our Town Streets Replacement Program continued in full swing. The $2M project provided for ongoing street pavement management construction activities to include crack sealing, concrete and patch repair, seal coating, overlay, and reconstruction.
Other accomplishments this year include the library drop box installation at Town Hall; the holiday lighting coordination with Rock Creek HOA; the Rock Creek Parkway Underpass completion; and various other projects.
I look forward to the 2012 year and all the work we can accomplish together.
Sincerely,
Andrew Muckle
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PHASE II SOLAR PANELS
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The Town of Superior recently installed solar panels at the Water (99.84 kW system) and Wastewater (87.36 kW system) treatment plants. This is the second phase of solar panels installed at the both water plants, with the first phase of two systems being 99.75 kW systems.
PHASE II Solar Panel Systems at Water and Wastewater Plants
Wastewater Treatment Plant - Expansion
87.36 kW (PV System Size)
131,646 kWh (Annual PV System Production)
$347,012 (PV System Cost)
6% (Energy Offset)
$3.97/kWh (Economic Comparison)
Water Treatment Plant - Expansion
99.84 kW (PV System Size)
150,542 kWh (Annual PV System Production)
$396,821 (PV System Cost)
27% (Energy Offset)
$3.97/kWh (Economic Comparison)
The two solar panel ground mount expansion installations will generate an estimated 282,188 kWh of electrical power, offsetting more than eight percent (8%) of the Town's total electrical consumption.
Phase I Solar Panel Systems at the Water and Wastewater Plants are currently offsetting more than eight percent (8%) of the Town's total electrical consumption. Below is a summary of Phase I Solar Panel Systems at the Water and Wastewater Plants:
- Water Treatment Plant - System size - 99.75 KW, Annual system production - 142,927 kWh, Energy offset 25%
- Wastewater Treatment Plant - System size - 99.75 KW, Annual system production - 143,623 kWh, Energy offset 6%
The installation of Phase II solar systems at both plants will be offsetting 16% of the Town's total electric consumption and 12% at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and 52% at the Water Treatment Plant.
The project cost includes a monitoring system. This system will monitor the production of the two systems, which will be displayed through the Town's website and on the monitor currently located in Town Hall.
Click HERE to view the solar panel generation at the various sites.
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TOWN - HOA PARTNER FOR HOLIDAY LIGHTING
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This year the holiday lighting at Town Hall and throughout Town is the result of a partnership between the Town and the Rock Creek HOA. By working together we were able to enhance the holiday lighting display throughout town. In addition, all of the holiday lights are 100%light-emitting diodes (LED) lights, which are up to 95% more energy efficient than traditional lights. We are already looking forward to next year and building on our successful partnership with the HOA and enhance the holiday lighting for next holiday season.
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ATTENTION SUPERIOR CALL-N-RIDE RIDERS:
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The Superior Call-n-Ride service will be eliminated on January 22, and 36 Commuting Solutions would like to help with other commute options. A vanpool could be a great option for Superior residents who are traveling to a common end destination.
A vanpool is a group of five to twelve people with similar commutes (consistent start time and destination) who share a van provided by a vanpool program. In exchange for a monthly fee, the vanpool program provides the vehicle and covers the cost of insurance, vehicle maintenance, and fuel. Vanpool monthly fares range from $61 to $160 per month based on one-way mileage and size of van.
If you are interested in joining a vanpool, please contact Audrey DeBarros with 36 Commuting Solutions by Clicking HERE or by calling 303-604-4383 with your work address, work hours, and if your work hours are flexible. We will assemble a list of interested candidates to determine if there are any potential vanpool groupings in Superior.
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CODE ENFORCEMENT CORNER
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Each month, the Town includes information about issues and trends in the area of code enforcement. During the month of December, 111 code violations were identified, primarily right-of-way obstructions such as basketball hoops, RV's, and trailers. One-hundred and one of these were promptly corrected, resulting in an 91% compliance rate.
This month, we want to remind residents of the regulation regarding the Removal of Snow and Ice within the Town.
Sec. 11-1-20. Removal of Snow and Ice
(a) It is unlawful for an owner to allow snow, sleet, ice, dirt, debris or any other obstruction to remain on the sidewalk adjoining such land within the Town longer than twenty-four (24) hours from the time of the last accretion of such snow, ice, dirt, debris or other obstruction.
Upon witness of graffiti related activity within the Town, please contact the Boulder County Sheriffs Department at 303-441-4444. To report a graffiti sighting/location please contact the Town of Superior at 303-499-3675 or Ask Superior.
Questions regarding the Town's code enforcement program should be directed to our Code Enforcement Officer at Town Hall, Reggie Nettles, at 303-499-3675 ext. 165, or reggien@townofsuperior.com.
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AT THE FIREHOUSE
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The holiday season is over and while it is tempting to leave fresh cut trees, wreaths, and boughs in the house; DON'T. Please remove them from your home as soon as possible. Do not store them beside your home, but make arrangements to have them properly recycled. NIST performed several tests to demonstrate the flammability of a dried out cut Christmas tree and a well watered and maintained tree. The well watered and maintained tree is near impossible to ignite. The dried out tree ignites easily and burns rapidly. To watch the videos of these tests, please visit http://fire.nist.gov/tree_fire.htm . Town residents may recycle their tree at the Yard Waste Recycling Site at 2125 Honey Creek Lane until January 31st.
The cold has officially hit Superior and many homes have lit their gas fireplaces. Please do not place furniture next to the fireplace. Curtains, rugs, and the fabrics of couches and chairs can become overheated if the fireplace is touching the material and cause a fire. Ensure you have carbon monoxide detectors and the batteries are functioning. Carbon monoxide is a silent killer but the danger can be easily mitigated through the proper use of detectors which can be purchased a home improvement and supply stores like Target, Home Depot, Lowes, and Wal-Mart. Just like smoke detectors batteries in CO need to be checked and replaced semiannually. With simple care your gas fireplace can provide hours of enjoyment and warmth.
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BOY SCOUT TROOP 575's CHRISTMAS TREE PICK UP
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Saturday, January 7th
Town of Superior
Let Boy Scout Troop 575 pick up your Christmas tree right from your yard and take it to the recycle center for you!
All you need to do is call 720-353-4049 or visit their website at www.troop575.org
Please give us your address by
Friday, January 6th!
Troop 575 Boy Scouts
will take care of the rest!
SMALL tree donation $6.00
LARGE tree donation $10.00
Other donations $_______.
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MONARCH LITTLE LEAGUE
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN
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Monarch Little League is a non-profit baseball and softball organization for boys and girls ages 5-16 who live in the Louisville and Superior area. The league consists of approximately 460 players across 12 different divisions, where players are placed and play according to age and ability.
Registration is open for the Spring 2012 Season. You can register online at www.monarchll.org. Early registration ends on 1/15/2012 after which time fees will increase by $10, so be sure to register soon! Sponsorship Opportunities are also still available. Team Sponsorships are a great way to promote your business in the Superior/Louisville area and your support goes to a great cause. Find out more by Clicking HERE.
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JANUARY 2012 CALENDAR
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January 2nd.................Town Offices Closed
January 9th..................Work Session, 6:00 pm, Town Hall
........................................Town Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
January 11th...............Court-Code Violations, 9:30 am, Town Hall
........................................Court-Traffic Violations, 1:30 pm, Town Hall
........................................OSAC Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
January 12th...............RCAC Meeting, 5:00 pm, Town Hall
January 16th...............Town Offices Closed for Martin Luther King Day
January 17th...............Planning Commission Mtg, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
January 18th...............PROSTAC Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
January 20th...............Historical Commission Mtg, 10:00 am,
........................................Town Hall
January 23rd...............Work Session, 6:00 pm, Town Hall
........................................Town Board Meeting, 7:00 pm, Town Hall
* * * * Happy New Year from the Town of Superior * * * *
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